Golden Circle, Iceland – Day 1

Iceland…

You have been on my radar since as long as I can remember. The land of Fire and Ice. Being a Geography Major, the thought of travelling to such a place as Iceland tops my list of places to go and this was the year to do it!  As a birthday present (I’m turning 40 this year), my hubby and I embarked on a 10 day trip around the island.  Come and follow along as I take you through seven areas of Iceland.

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Top 3 Luxury Backcountry Gear Picks

There are many items that I love to bring on a trip.  When we car camp, we load our vehicle as much as we can.  We know there will be no weight limits, or even space limits (well the size of the vehicle I suppose), so lots of gear it is.  However, when you are backcountry camping, there are many items that will have to be left home. Or if you have the money, you can purchase much lighter gear (that’s a whole other story though). Today I will go through three of my luxury pieces of gear that I bring on backcountry trips.

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